With my new Inspiron 1300, I am not able to create special characters.  I've only tried one.. one that I've used often on my old computer.. but, can't do it with my new laptop.. hopefully, someone has the answer.

 

For instance.. in recipes, I frequently use the degree character.. the little "o"  superscript to the temperature.  Still using Windows XP, as with my old computer.. I'd hit ALT 167 and it would put the degree character in place..

 

HELP..

 

Thanks, Bill

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